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Trump’s latest pardon confuses Capitol Hill–and makes Mike Johnson’s job harder

Trump’s action is just the latest sign he is largely checked out in terms of helping Republicans after he’s gone, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Democrats see Tennessee special election as sign of expanding 2026 map - Roll Call

Both parties found reasons to celebrate the Tennessee special election, in which Republican Matt Van Epps prevailed over Democrat Aftyn Behn.

Roll Call · Dec 3, 2025

Trump brags about ‘big win’ for Van Epps despite ominous GOP warning signs after ‘AOC of Tennessee’ makes it close

Trump brags about Van Epps winning by 9 points in a district he won by 22 points last year

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

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Reason · Dec 3, 2025

First Thing: Family of victim of Trump boat airstrikes files complaint against ‘extrajudicial killing’

Alejandro Carranza Medina’s relatives say he was a fisher, not a drug trafficker. Plus, Putin says Russia ‘ready’ for war with Europe as Ukraine talks stall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Cheers and alarm: 4 takeaways from the GOP's win in Tennessee

Republicans cheered the victory while fretting over the latest evidence that voters are cooling on Trump's agenda and his handling of the economy.

Axios · Dec 3, 2025

Trump’s new immigration ban could expand to include 32 countries

The proposed travel ban would expand upon the current list of 19 countries from where nationals are restricted from traveling to the U.S.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

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Tennessee reminds Democrats that winning back the majority won’t be easy

NEWS ANALYSIS: A narrow defeat is still a defeat and winning back the Senate will require Democrats fighting several uphill battles at once, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Republican Matt Van Epps wins closely watched Tennessee special election

Race called with Van Epps holding a 52% lead over Aftyn Behn’s 46% in normally reliable Republican territory

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2025

Tennessee nail-biter sees Republican Van Epps hold House seat as far-left Democrat rides blue tsunami to surprising finish

Democrat Aftyn Behn significantly exceeded expectations after she received help from the national party in a deep-red district

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s 7th District, keeping the deep-red seat in party hands.

Roll Call · Dec 2, 2025

Donald Trump Jr 'Melting Down' Over Possible Tennessee MAGA Humiliation

Panic hits the GOP as Donald Trump Jr. begs Tennessee voters to save a key congressional seat. A deep-red district becomes a national battleground in the closely-watched Tennessee special election.

International Business Times UK · Dec 2, 2025

Republicans go all out in Tennessee special election

Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn face off in Tuesday's special election for Tennessee's 7th District.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

Democrats hope for off-year House upset in Tennessee Maga stronghold

Even a close second could be a bellwether of Republican loss of control of House of Representatives in midterms

The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Trump launches attack on Nashville Democrat for ‘hating Christianity and country music’

President attacks state representative Aftyn Behn, running against MAGA candidate Matt Van Epps, over past comments on Nashville

Axios · Nov 28, 2025

Scoop: Trump and Johnson to hold tele-rally for GOP in tight Tennessee House race

Should Republicans lose — or win narrowly — it would further expectations that the party is heading toward a perilous midterm.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2025

Outside spending ramps up in Tennessee special election

Democratic group House Majority PAC is joining others in making major investments in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District.

The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2025

In Tennessee, Democrats hope a ‘coalition of the pissed off’ will flip a red district

With a platform focused on cost of living, Aftyn Behn wants to turn the US House seat blue for the first time since 1983

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Axios · Nov 14, 2025

Democrats inject "Epstein files" into special election that's scaring GOP

"The Epstein files are locked away. Matt Van Epps will keep them that way," a new ad says.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

Trump-backed Van Epps to face progressive Behn for U.S. House seat in Tennessee

The general election figures to attract national attention as a measuring stick for Trump's popularity.

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps wins GOP nomination for Green’s seat - Roll Call

Matt Van Epps, who had Donald Trump's endorsement, won the Republican nomination in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District.

Roll Call · Oct 6, 2025

Trump’s late endorsement upends Tennessee special election - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s late endorsement in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District has shaken up the race in its final days.

Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025

Republicans seek to stand out in Tennessee special election

Eleven Republicans and four Democrats are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District to succeed former Rep. Mark Green.

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